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Editorial
. 2009 Jun;53(6):925-7.
doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2009.02.013.

The management of older adults with a low eGFR: moving toward an individualized approach

Ann M O'Hare
Editorial

The management of older adults with a low eGFR: moving toward an individualized approach

Ann M O'Hare. Am J Kidney Dis. 2009 Jun.
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Distribution of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) among men and women cohort members with an eGFR <60 ml/min/1.73 m2. Conversion factor for GFR in mL/min/1.73m2 to mL/s/1.73m2, ×0.01667. Data source: Roderick et al (6).
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